October

Marshall University in Huntington, WV hosted the 33rd annual Scientific Symposium of the Ohio River Basin Consortium for Research and Education (ORBCRE), which was co-sponsored by the Ohio River Basin Alliance (ORBA). The theme for the symposium was “Partnerships Across the Ohio River Basin.” Panel discussion subjects were: Education & Outreach, Inland Navigation, Citizen Science, Flood Control & Risk Reduction, Drone-Based Assessment, Harmful Algal Blooms, Water Quality Monitoring, Citizen Engagement, Recreation & Tourism, and Environmental Restoration. Several USACE employees participated in these panel discussions.

Alex Neal from the Huntington District’s Engineering and Construction Division conducted a reconnaissance investigation of the Madeira River Navigation Channel as part of the USACE River Engineering Committee.

Peter “Tod” Smyrichinsky from the Construction Management Branch of the Huntington District’s Engineering and Construction Division has been appointed (Administrative) Contracting Officer for the United States of America with a warrant of $500,000. Through hard work and dedication, he completed all courses and requirements for the Level 1 and Level 2 Contracting Certification in 7 months.

Colonel Secrist presents Melissa Boyd with her award of the USACE Value Engineer of the Year for 2017.

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